The Ingredients That Make A Sporting Experience Truly Special
A far-from-exhaustive list pulled together after a memorable day on the hill.
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Do Not Take a Knife to a Gun Fight
The banning of lead shot is misdirected and will seriously damage the shooting sports
Adventures in Africa and Beyond: Facing My Fears Head-On
Bad flights, bush planes and things that bite in the night - fighting the fears of a professional travelling photographer...
Keeping the whips at bay – everyday terms from the hunting field
Three line whips, barking up the wrong tree, and red herrings; many phrases that we use on a daily basis have their origins on the hunting field
Don't tell me what I can and can't put in my mouth
The kitchen and the field are inextricably linked and it's a lesson some could do with learning
A decade of Shoot 1.0 is over: it's time to make plans for Shoot 2.0
Ten successful and fun years running a 900-acre rough shoot have come to an end. What wisdom and experience can we bring to the next 120-acre version?
They Only Serve, Who Only Stand And Wait
For every one Gun in the line there are probably ten unsung heroes lurking in the foliage.
The Mystery of the Long-Eared Owls and the Goshawk
After a strange encounter in the heart of the forest, the aftermath of a goshawk’s dinner presents a number of confusing questions.
Got Beef - Can Buying a Steak Be Good For Nature?
In this episode of Beyond the Hedge, Patrick Galbraith delves into the world of sustainable farming and its impact on Britain's rural landscape.
Is It Time to Demand a Charter for Rural Rights?
With farmers up and down the land expressing their dissatisfaction through protest, it is time to think about what a fair rural charter might look like.
Sealyham Terriers and The Colditz Story
Sealyhams are splendid terriers but admirers would do well to read the classic tale of wartime escapes.
Chasing Grouse with English Setters in Scotland's Highlands
My first proper trip to Scotland, my first grouse and how I'm gradually turning into my father.